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20 Amazing Uses of Tea Tree Oil in the Daily Life

October 9, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Tea tree oil (or melaleuca oil) is a volatile essential oil that has been derived from Australian native plant called Melaleuca Alternifolia. This oil is originated in Australia and became popular all over the world due to its versatile properties like antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

With all these properties, tea tree oil has many surprising topical uses that range from a variety of problems like from acne to lung congestion, psoriasis, hair or scalp problems. The oil is usually clear to very pale golden color that has a fresh camphor-like scent.

In general, it is referred as a medicine cabinet in a bottle that not only provides health or beauty benefits but also for home cleaning and garden purposes. The only drawback is that it should not be taken internally why because it causes many side effects if consumed.

In recent days, this oil is used as an effective ingredient in a variety of cosmetic, health and household products. In this article, we will learn some benefits of using tea tree oil to get rid of health and beauty problems and also to maintain your house clean.

Uses of Tea Tree Essential Oil:

Tea tree oil is one stop solution for many health and beauty ailments. Here are the best ways of using tea tree oil to grab health and beauty benefits along with keeping your home clean and disinfect. Let’s get started…

1. Acne:

Tea tree oil acts as a powerful weapon against acne. The terpinen – 4 – ol compound in tea tree oil helps to destroy P.acne bacteria causing acne. It restricts your sebum production and thereby controls the oil production with its antiseptic properties.

It penetrates deep into the skin and disinfects the pores to clear acne pimples. Simply apply tea tree oil directly on the acne affected skin areas by using a cotton swab and rinse after few minutes with lukewarm water (OR) use a face wash prepared by mixing 5 drops of tea tree oil in 2 teaspoons of honey and rub it gently on the face, rinse with cool water after a couple of minutes.

2. Wounds & Infections:

Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties that make it as a powerful wound healing ointment and also treats infections along with preventing its spread. In a study, it is proved that tea tree oil is effective in fighting MRSA (staph bacteria), which is resistant to many common antibiotics. So, apply tea tree oil as your natural remedy for healing small wounds, burns or blisters on the skin and to prevent infections.

Simply apply tea tree oil diluted in any carrier oil on the wound or blister affected skin areas and rinse off with water after few minutes. Dry the skin gently and apply moisturizer to prevent irritation.

3. Nail Fungus:

Nail fungus or onychomycosis occurs when the mold or fungus grows underneath the nails and thereby makes the nail weak, distorted and discolored. In general, people with weak immune system, diabetes athlete’s foot, spending a lot of time in water or warm environments and having injured nails will generally suffer from nail fungus (especially toenail fungus).

Tea tree oil exhibits antifungal and disinfectant properties that kill the fungus and it penetrates deep into the skin and clears infection from inside the body. It destabilizes the cell membranes of fungus and speed up the healing process and also restores its smoothness.

Simply apply undiluted tea tree oil on the affected areas like toenails or fingernails for twice daily till you get relief from this nail fungus. For treating stubborn fungus, mix tea tree oil with oil of oregano (or grapeseed oil) and apply it on the nail fungus.

Soaking is another best choice for treating nail fungus. All you need is to fill the large bowl with warm water and pour 6 drops of tea tree oil to it. Stir well and soak your fungus affected fingers in it for about 10 minutes and then dry it with a towel. Continue it for twice daily till you get relief from nail fungus.

You can also use tea tree oil in treating Athlete’s Foot and Ringworm by simply going through the below mentioned link.

How to use Tea Tree Oil for Athlete’s Foot

How Tea Tree Oil helps to get rid of Ringworm.

4. Foot Odor:

Foot odor is mainly caused due to sweat that causes bacteria to thrive into the foot easily and causes bad foot odor. Tea tree oil clears fungus or bacterial causing foot problems and thereby prevents smelly feet along with the sweat.

The foot soak is the best way to get rid of this foot odor. Simply mix few drops of tea tree oil in a foot basin filled with lukewarm water. Then soak your feet in this water for about 15 – 20 minutes and dry your feet. Repeat this soaking process for twice daily till you get rid of the foot odor.

Tea tree oil is also used to treat body odor by apply tea tree oil mixed water on the underarms and other areas where you sweat more by using a cotton ball. Let it dry and repeat it regularly.

5. Cold Sores:

Cold sores are painful blisters that generally caused by herpes simplex virus which is developed in and around the mouth and lips. The antiviral, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that make the tea tree oil as the best medicine for treating cold sore.

The astringent property of tea tree oil will remove the excess moisture from the sores and makes it shrink quickly and thereby clears the infection effectively. Simply dip a cotton swab in water and then pour few drops of tea tree oil in a bowl. Dip the wet cotton swab in this tea oil and place it directly on the cold sores. Wait for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat it regularly to get relief from cold sores.

Check out more on How to use Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores.

6. Sore Throat:

A sore throat is caused due to bacterial, viral or fungal infections, smoking, cold or flu, dry air, excessive usage of the throat, etc. that causes pain in the mucus membrane lining the pharynx. Tea tree oil is very effective in treating sore throat. Tea tree oil gargle (with salt mixed warm water) is enough to soothe the irritated throat and relieves your pain but the thing is that this gargle is effective when used at the first sign of the pain or cold to prevent it from becoming worse.

Inhaling the steam emitted from tea tree oil mixed water will help to treat your cold, flu, sinus infection and sore throat. Add few drops of tea tree oil in a large bowl filled with boiling water and cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam vapor. Continue it for few minutes to get relief from a sore throat.

7. Cold & Flu:

Cold and flu are common viral infections caused in the upper respiratory tract and if not treated on time then it may turn into a sinus infection. Tea tree oil with its antiviral and antimicrobial properties clears the infection. It has natural expectorant property that helps to loosen the chest congestion which is associated with cold, cough, flu, sore throat, bronchitis and other respiratory issues.

Pour few drops of this essential oil onto your handkerchief and inhale this smell slowly for every few hours to get relief from congestion. Or inhale the steam vapors for few minutes for every 2 – 3 times daily till you get relief from congestion clears and relieve your cold & flu.

8. Dandruff:

Dandruff is a common scalp problem that caused due to a variety of reasons like too dry or oily scalp, the growth of fungus on the scalp, unhygienic hair care and other scalp problems. It sheds all the dead skin cells from the scalp and causes irritation, itching, and inflammation.

Tea tree oil penetrates deep into the hair follicles to unclog them and it has antifungal and antimicrobial properties that clear fungal infection and conditions your scalp by clearing impurities and excess oiliness on the scalp.

Pour few drops of tea tree oil in 1 ounce of your regular shampoo and stir well. Use this mix to rinse your hair thoroughly for once or twice a week on the regular basis till you get relief from dandruff.

Know more on How to clear Dandruff using Tea Tree Oil.

9. Hair and Scalp Care:

Tea tree oil is effective in maintaining proper health of both scalp and hair. It has the ability to soothe the dry flaking skin, treats lice, conditions your hair and promotes healthy hair growth with its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

Mix few drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil and use this oil mix to massage your scalp gently for few minutes. After massaging, let it sit for about 30 minutes and rinse off with shampoo and lukewarm water. Repeat the same process regularly until you get complete relief from the hair and scalp problems.

Check out more on How Tea Tree Oil is used for clearing Scalp Problems.

10. Head Lice:

Tea tree oil when mixed with peppermint oil will exhibit amazing repellent property against head lice (mostly in young children, who suffers most). However, it is useful for treating parasites on people but it is not recommended for treating on pets why because the toxins in this oil may raise the risk of getting negative side effects in pets.

In a study, it is discovered that usage of tea tree oil may kill lice in the nymph and adult stages of the life and also reduces the number of lice eggs that are going to hatch. Tea tree oil has 2 essential elements called 1, 8 – cineole and terpinen – 4 – ol that has insecticidal properties to remove the lice eggs or nits.

Mix 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil and few drops of eucalyptus oil in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Then apply this mix thoroughly on the hair and scalp and cover with a towel or shower cap. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse off with mild regular shampoo. Comb your damp hair with a nit comb to remove dead lice. Repeat it twice a week on regular basis for a couple of months.

11. Insect Bites and Stings:

Tea tree oil works well in treating mosquito and other insect bites and stings with its disinfectant and skin soothing properties and thus bring down the swelling. All you need is to mix tea tree oil with any carrier oil and apply this oil mix on the affected areas of the skin.

Wait for few minutes to disinfect the wound, lessen pain and prevent itching. Also, make sure to cover the wound with a bandage and repeat it once daily until the sting healed completely.

12. Psoriasis:

Psoriasis is an autoimmune and chronic skin disorder that mostly affects skin, nails, and joints. Always remember that psoriasis cannot be cured completely but we can control its symptoms to a maximum extent.

Tea tree oil exfoliates the skin to reduce the dry or flaky skin cells. It contains antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce redness, itching, and burning. It controls the excess production of skin cells and reduces the appearance of scars on the skin.

Mix equal quantities of tea tree oil and olive oil (or any other carrier oil) thoroughly and warm the mix slightly to apply it on psoriasis affected skin areas. Massage gently for few minutes and leave for few hours to overnight. Rinse the area with water and dry the scalp to get rid of itching, irritation, and dryness.

13. Kills Mold:

Mold infestation is a common problem faced by most of the people and at oftentimes, it occurs without even being aware of it. So, prefer to buy a diffuser and fill it with tea tree oil diluted water. Turn on the light to start diffusing tea tree oil in the air around the home.

This process will kill mold and other bad bacteria in your home and surrounding. You can also spray tea tree oil cleaner on your laundry machine, shower curtains, dishwasher or toilet to clear the mold and other harmful microbes.

14. Boils:

Skin abscess or boils is a bacterial skin infection that occurs when the skin pores are blocked due to bacteria, white blood cells, and proteins that form as pus. These are large pimples with pus in the center and they form as groups called carbuncle.

Tea tree oil exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that help to clear bacteria (staph) and other impurities causing boils. It has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the pain and soothes your skin irritation.

Clean the boils affected skin area and dry it gently. Take a clean cotton swab and pour few drops of tea tree oil on it and dab it gently on the boil affected area. Wait for few minutes and wipe it off with a damp clean cloth. Repeat it regularly till you get complete relief from boils.

15. Warts:

Warts are small bumps that are caused by the viral infection (human papillomavirus HPV) in the skin’s top layer and tea tree oil with its antiviral, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight off the virus and thus eliminate warts.

Add 4 – 6 drops of tea tree oil in 1 tablespoon of any carrier oil and mix well to apply it to the affected skin areas. Wait for a couple of hours and rinse with warm water. Do it once or twice daily till you get rid of warts (including genital warts).

Click here to know more on How to use Tea Tree Oil for Warts.

16. Vaginal Infection:

For treating vaginal infections (like vaginitis, yeast infections, and bacterial vaginosis), tea tree essential oil works best with its antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It also helps you to get rid of the unpleasant vaginal odor.

Mix 2 – 4 drops of tea tree oil in a small bowl filled with warm water and stir well. Now use this water to rinse your vagina for once daily till you get complete relief from the infection (or) mix 3 – 5 drops of tea tree oil and 3 cups of white vinegar in your bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Stir and soak the lower part of your body in this water for about 20 – 30 minutes. Repeat it once daily.

Always remember that pregnant or nursing women should not use this tea tree oil for treating their vaginal infection. Make sure to consult your doctor and take proper medications.

17. Oral Health:

Tea tree oil has the ability to kill the bad bacteria and soothes the inflamed skin at the same time with its antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. So, it is the best ingredient used in homemade toothpaste or mouthwash. It is the best remedy for those who are suffering from bad breath, gingivitis, inflamed gums or plaque.

It also helps to reduce gum bleeding and tooth decay. So, use tea tree oil as your natural mouth rinse to clear fungal or bacterial oral infections. Make sure that not to swallow tea tree oil, as it contains toxic compounds that can result in side effects like nausea, disorientation and even coma.

Add a drop of undiluted tea tree oil to the toothpaste right before brushing your teeth to enhance your oral health or simply prepare DIY toothpaste by mixing 10 drops of tea tree oil with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil and use it as your toothpaste. Or mix 2 – 3 drops of tea tree oil in 1 glass of warm water and use it to rinse your mouth for once daily.

18. Remove Makeup:

Tea tree oil is also used to clear makeup easily. For dry to normal skin, mix 10 drops of tea tree oil and 1/4 cup of canola oil in 4 ounces of a sterilized glass jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Shake well to mix the ingredients and store it in a cool, dry dark place.

For usage, saturate a cotton ball in this oil mix and use it to sweep over the face to remove makeup. Finally, rinse your face with warm water followed by cold water. Apply toner for additional benefits.

You can also use tea tree oil to treat other health problems like…

19. Pest Control:

Tea tree oil helps to keep the insects away either by destroying or suppressing the growth of parasites (like fleas, ticks, leeches, lice) with its anti-parasitic properties. It also repels mosquitoes, spider, ants and many more.

Douse cotton balls which are dipped in oil and place it all over the house to keep the biting critters out of the home. Spray tea tree oil diluted water evenly all over the body to prevent mosquitoes and other bugs coming near you. Also, repel flies using tea tree oil by simply sponge the sides of the upper portions of the garbage cans.

20. Garden Uses:

Tea tree oil helps to control problems like leather rot in strawberries, fruit rots, Alternaria solani on potatoes, Cercospora beticola on sugar beets and other fungus or bacterial growth on your plant that inhibits its growth.

Mixing 2 tablespoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle and spray this on your plants in every 3 – 7 days. This oil also helps to repel whiteflies which cause sooty mold fungi to grow on foliage and the best time to spray this oil mixed water in the morning and then during any hot, dry spells to avoid burning leaves that are treated with oil.

Recipes using Tea Tree Oil:

Here are some recipes that are prepared by using tea tree oil for your skin and hair care products. Have a look at these recipes and prepare these DIY’s.

Recipe – 1: (Deodorant)

We already came to know that tea tree oil is used to eliminate the body odor with its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help a lot in killing the bacteria causing bad odor and also helps to keep your skin dry and fresh all the time.

Add few drops of tea tree oil and baking soda in 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil.
Stir well to make a smooth paste and store it in an empty deodorant stick.
Let it cool for few hours and then start using it as your deodorant on daily basis to get rid of sweat and body odor.
For treating shoe odor, simply add few drops of tea tree oil and lemon essential oil to the shoes and sports gear to make it smell fresh all the time.

Recipe – 2: (Aromatically)

Pour some tea tree oil in an oil diffuser and start diffusing it throughout the home
Or you can inhale the oil directly by sniffing it right out of the bottle
Or else apply some of the oil on your skin or clothes and start smelling it like you do to a perfume.
This aromatherapy helps to relax your mind and clears nasal problems but make sure that not to inhale too much.

Recipe – 3: (Topical Application)

Topical application of tea tree oil is one best way to use it for treating many health and skin problems.

Simply dilute tea tree oil with any carrier oil (like coconut oil) in 1:1 ratio.
Stir well and apply it directly on the skin where you’re suffering from the problem.
Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with water.
Dry the area and repeat the same for 1 – 2 times daily until you get relief from the problem.
The combination of tea tree oil and coconut oil is very effective in treating various skin and health-related problems, as they boost up the immunity and enhance proper health.

Recipe – 4: (Homemade Tea Tree Oil Lemon Household Cleaner)

In general, most of the commercial cleaners available at the market will have synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals but this homemade tea tree oil cleaner will clean the household items with its natural antibacterial, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties.

Add 15 drops each of tea tree oil and lemon oil and 4 oz of distilled white vinegar in 8 oz of water.
Stir well and pour this mix into an empty spray glass bottle and close it.
Shake it well and spray it on the area where you want to clean in your home.
Make sure to shake the bottle before each spray.
Regular usage will not only clean the area but also leaves the place with a naturally refreshing aroma.

Recipe – 5: (Cuticle Soften Gel)

Tea tree oil helps to soften the cracked and ragged cuticles. Here is the gel that helps you in maintain soft cuticles.

Pour 1 tablespoon each of jojoba oil and avocado oil in a small dark colored glass bottle.
The mix 10 drops each of tea tree oil and lavender oil in this bottle and screw on cap.
Shake it well before every usage.
Apply it on the cuticles and massage the nails and cuticles daily to soften the cuticles and prevent it from splitting.
Regular usage of this oil will soften the nails and cuticles and prevent it from splitting.

Tips and Precautions:

Tea tree oil is one of the safe essential oil for undiluted usage on the skin. But for people with sensitive skin, they should apply it by diluting with any carrier oil (like coconut, olive or almond oil).
For those who are using first time make sure to do some skin patch test to whether it causing any skin irritation when applied undiluted.
Make sure to use 100% pure tea tree essential oil and buy the one that labeled as therapeutic grade and organic that ensures it is tested and free from chemical fillers, toxins or solvents.
Never ever take tea tree oil internally, as it results in some toxic or side effects like diarrhea, mental confusion, inability to walk, skin rashes, hormonal imbalance, memory loss or even leads to coma.
Over or excessive usage of tea tree oil will cause skin irritation, dryness, stinging, skin redness, itching and swelling of the applied skin areas.
Pregnant or nursing women should not apply this tea tree oil without consulting their doctor and even if applied then it should be advised to use diluted tea tree oil on their skin.
Avoid applying this oil on the babies younger than 6 months, as it causes burning sensation and irritation on their sensitive skin.
Tea tree oil when mixed with frankincense oil will exhibit anti-cancer benefits and you can treat abnormal skin lesions, just simply mix frankincense oil, tea tree oil, and raspberry seed oil and place it on the affected area for thrice daily until you get relief from the problem.
Tea tree oil can also be used for cleaning household things. All you need is to mix water, vinegar and lemon essential oil with tea tree oil and use it to spray on the countertops, shower, toilets, kitchen appliances and sinks.
Remember that light, moisture, heat, and exposure to air will affect the oil stability of essential oils. So, keep your oil stored in cool, dark and dry conditions, prefer to store it in a glass container.
Consult your doctor or healthcare provider if you see any symptoms persists after using tea tree oil, as the same treatment may not help for everyone’s problem.

Final Word:

Include tea tree oil in your daily regimen to stay away from many health and beauty problems. Do you know any other successful tea tree oil uses for health, beauty, household or garden? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

16 Proven Health Benefits of Red Rooibos Tea

October 3, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

We all know that tea (herbal tea) has many amazing health benefits. Red rooibos tea or Rooibos tea is one among those herbal teas which exhibits various health benefits.

Red rooibos tea is gaining popularity these days as a delicious and healthy beverage. It is originated in South Africa and became a popular beloved drink for people in all over the world.

It effectively cures several health problems like hypertension, chronic headaches, asthma, allergies, eczema, insomnia, premature aging, bone weakness and other skin problems. You can find this tea as caffeine free and as a best alternative to black or green tea due to its low content of tannins.

So, you can enjoy this red rooibos herbal tea as your refreshing beverage all the day with its great taste and unique color without any possible side effects. Most of the South Africans treat this as an herb that fermented in red color but not a tea.

The US Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC has affirmed that this red rooibos tea is capable of reducing heart problems, cancer, premature aging signs and other serious health problems.

Before going into the details of this tea, let’s have a look at some nutritional facts.

Red rooibos tea is rich in many minerals like calcium, manganese, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, magnesium, etc. It doesn’t have oxalic acid and contains antioxidants (nothofagin, aspalathin), alpha hydroxy acids and other extremely potent and versatile phenolic compounds.

Now let’s know the health benefits of red rooibos tea in detail.

Amazing Health Benefits of Red Rooibos Tea:

Many experts agreed that this high antioxidant tea fight against a large range of diseases and almost every part of your body gets benefited from this rooibos tea. It became a health drink or beverage for those people who care for their health and fitness.

Here are some of the benefits of red rooibos tea are mentioned below. Have a look at them and include this tea as your regular herbal tea.

1. Polyphenols:

The rich content of polyphenols (organic chemicals) in red rooibos tea will exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. In general red rooibos tea has many phenolic compounds and polyphenols are considered as the most important one due to its antioxidant property.

This tea helps to fight against free radicals, which are detrimental byproducts of cell metabolism and thereby causes heart and cancer problems. Nothofagin and aspalathin are two essential antioxidants that make this tea as a great beverage which helps to boost the immune system and thereby protects (strengthens) body from most of the diseases.

2. Insomnia:

We already discussed that rooibos tea is a caffeine free and this makes the doctors to recommend it for their patients those who are suffering from insomnia (sleeplessness). All you need is to drink a cup of rooibos tea at night just before going to bed and you will get a sound sleep.

Also, removing beverages that contain caffeine from your diet will also helps to improve your mood and heart healthy, as it reduces your stress levels. Dependent on caffeine is one of the most common addiction but red rooibos tea is not like that it gives energy and healthy without being addiction.

3. Reduces Blood Pressure:

Reducing your stress level is one major health benefits that was interlinked to many health benefits. Reducing blood pressure is one among those benefits you can grab by getting control over your stress levels.

Rooibos tea acts as an excellent bronchodilator that not only helps to relive your respiratory conditions and nervous tension but also reduces your blood pressure and thereby prevents the risk of getting dangerous cardiovascular disorders like atherosclerosis and heart attacks.

4. Bone Health:

The rich content of minerals like manganese, fluoride and calcium will help to assist in maintaining healthy bones and stronger teeth. The regular intake of this tea will help to improve the bioavailability of these minerals in your body and thereby reduces the risk of developing certain bone related disorders like chronic joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

The magnesium helps a lot in stimulating certain enzymes that are essential to build new bones and repair the damages of old ones. Fluoride is more connected to dental health and red rooibos tea is one best source of this mineral and thus helps you in strengthening your teeth. Drink this tea to maintain a healthy bone and teeth structure.

5. Cardiovascular Health:

Red rooibos tea contains another powerful antioxidant agent called quercetin that helps a lot in preventing a variety of heart conditions by fighting against the attack of free radicals all over the body. It increases your HDL (good) cholesterol and inhibits the LDL (bad) cholesterol from binding to the walls of arteries and blood vessels.

In this way, red rooibos tea will give protection against various heart or cardiovascular problems like heart attacks or strokes, atherosclerosis, etc. and helps you a live long with perfect health.

6. Clears Stomach ache in Children:

Most of the South African women claimed that this red rooibos plant is very effective and soothing for their colicky babies. This news has spread to all over the world and mothers started using this tea for their infants those who are suffering from stomach pains or colic.

You can add milk to this tea to enhance its flavor and make it tasty for your little ones. However the exact mechanism by which it soothes the stomach pain and colic is unknown but the anti-inflammatory properties might be responsible for treating stomach ache in children.

7. Controls Diabetes:

Red rooibos tea contains a rare antioxidant called aspalathin that exhibits a number of unique qualities and one among them is balancing blood sugar levels. It improves the insulin resistance and glucose absorption by muscles and thereby boosts the insulin secretion from the pancreas.

This overall process will form a protective defensive shield against developing the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is one of the most widespread and dangerous problem that currently sweeping the world. The best thing is that people who have to prevent the attack of diabetes and people who are suffering from diabetes can drink this red rooibos tea to prevent the spikes and drops in their blood sugar levels and also for their overall health.

8. Skin Care:

The rich content of alpha hydroxy acid and zinc in red tea will make it as a great remedy for treating skin disorders like acne, sunburns, pimples, premature aging signs and other cosmetic problems. Do you know that alpha hydroxy acid are not found naturally but it is essential for skin care? Red rooibos tea has gained its popularity as a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids.

This acid used in the chemical peels will help to revitalize and leave it fresh with a healthy glow. There are some controversies that commercial usage of this alpha hydroxy acids, so, it’s always best to get this acid from the natural sources like red rooibos tea. Simply apply some rooibos powder directly on the skin where you’re suffering from skin related problems to get relief from it.

9. Aging:

The antioxidants plays a major role in slowing down the aging process and this red rooibos tea is a best source of antioxidants, which in turn reduces the aging signs and makes your skin look young and glowing.

It clears free radicals that cause damage to skin, bones, hair and other organs in the body by making vulnerable to disease and degeneration. It also exhibits anti- aging effect that helps to reduce the oxidative byproducts in neural pathways and thereby stimulates focus and concentration levels.

10. Clears Kidney Stones:

The lack of oxalic acid in red rooibos tea will make it as a great beverage for people who are suffering from kidney stone problems. In general, people with kidney stones are not allowed to drink tea of other varieties because of the exacerbating ingredient called oxalic acid, which helps to form crystals like calcium stones or other painful growths in the kidneys.

But that won’t be a problem with red rooibos tea, as it doesn’t contain any oxalic acid. So, people with kidney stones or kidney disorders will drink this healthy tea to make their kidneys function healthy.

11. Antispasmodic:

The tea contains antispasmodic property that helps a lot in easing severe abdominal pains and stomach cramps. It activates the K+ (potassium ions) in the body without antagonizing the activities of calcium. So, this can reduce the presence of hyperactivity in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby prevents diarrhea, constipation, bloating and other intestinal disorders.

12. Have Rare Nutrients:

It contains some rare nutrients like Bioflavonoids and Quercetin that assist you in proper blood circulation and thereby prevents many health issues like heart problems, hypertension and hemorrhaging.

13. Allergies:

Most of the South Africans use red rooibos tea as an effective remedy for treating allergies like hay fever, eczema and allergy related bronchitis with its excellent phenolic content and anti-inflammatory properties. Many doctors suggest this tea for those people who are suffering from various types of topical allergic reactions throughout the body and asthma.

The quercetin blocks mast cells which triggers allergic reactions and also acts as an anti-allergic potential to treat allergies effectively without any side effects. Also, the bioflavonoids found in this tea helps to treat all forms of allergies (like seasonal or food allergies) along with other skin reactions.

14. Cancer:

The plant pigment called quercetin in rooibos tea will help to treat a ton of diseases, including cancer. Most of the doctors will suggest this rooibos tea as an excellent supplement for treating cancer, as it helps to suppress the malignant tumor growth and thereby stops the process that involved in cell mutation.

This tea helps the immune system to produce antibodies that are essential to heal cancer, allergic reactions and AIDS. So, drink this tea regularly to grab all these health benefits.

15. Digestion:

These days, we generally consume western diet like fast foods or junk foods or processed foods which cause digestive disorders. So, the best way is to consume a nutrient rich foods that are free from problematic chemicals and other ingredients that contain processed foods to operate at optimal digestive health.

The intake of rooibos tea will help to maintain a healthy digestive system and thereby prevents you suffering from diarrhea, abdominal pain and other digestive problems.

16. Lose your Excess Weight:

The polyphenols (or flavonoids) and antioxidants in red rooibos tea help to burn your belly fat with its fat burning capacity. So, include red rooibos tea as a part of your daily beverage and in fact you can replace green or black tea with red rooibos tea to expand your overall wellness.

The secret behind losing weight and fighting obesity is that rooibos tea increases the secretion of leptin (satiety hormone) and thereby helps you body to know how to consume food in enough quantities. It also prevents the formation of new fat cells and metabolizes the existing fat faster to lose your excess weight and cholesterol.

How to Brew Red Rooibos Tea:

Red rooibos tea is never bitter and has a natural sweetener with zero calories. You can take this beverage either hot or cold. The only thing it differs is that it has to be brewed for a longer time than other teas why because it has lack of tannins that prevent it from getting bitter, even after brewing long time.

Here are some recipes for recipes of red rooibos tea.

Method – 1: (Hot Rooibos Tea)

Pour 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic loose leaf rooibos tea in a tea infuser.
Place this infuser in a tea mug and boil 1 cup (8 ounces) of water in a pot.
Pour this boiling water in a mug and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
Make sure that not to exceed the steeping time up to 15 minutes to get desired aroma and flavor.
If you want you can sweeten this tea with honey or any natural sweetener or else drink it.
Regular intake of this hot rooibos tea will help to strengthen your immune system and treats many problems.

Method – 2: (Iced Rooibos Tea)

Pour 1 – 2 tablespoons of loose organic rooibos leaf in an infuser.
Place it on a mug filled with 1 cup of boiling water.
Let it steep for 10 minutes and cool it for another few minutes.
Then sweeten with honey and pour over ice to serve immediately.
Enjoy the taste of this iced rooibos tea.

Method – 3: (Stored Rooibos Tea)

Pour 1 gallon of water in a large pot and boil it for few minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of loose rooibos leaf and stir well for another few minutes.
Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
Strain the leaves and store this tea in a pitcher and place it in refrigerator.
Drink it whenever you want, as it lasts for 2 – 3 days in refrigerator.

Suggestions:

Red rooibos tea is so powerful that can interfere with some medications and treatments, includes chemotherapy and also shown some estrogenic activities in certain studies. So, people suffering from hormone sensitive cancer like breast cancer should avoid using this red rooibos tea.
If you’re an existing kidney or liver problems then the intake of red rooibos tea is more harmful than helping you to get rid of those problems. But you can use it as a preventive medicine for not getting these kidney or liver diseases.
Always remember to talk with your doctor before adding any new dietary elements or beverages in your normal routine, especially like adding some powerful rooibos tea.
Make sure to check whether the tea packs or bags or powder or leaves should be organic and fair trade certified variety. Also, remember that organic loose leaf rooibos tea is more cost effective and you can buy this tea packs from online stores also.

Final Word:

Red rooibos tea is an amazing thirst quencher that was taken mostly by the people like professional athletes, people who travel most often, hyperactive children, people preferring drink without caffeine, etc. as their refreshing drink.

It is an ideal choice to enhance your health and beauty. Have you included this tea in your diet to grab these benefits? Do you have any other successful health benefits of this amazing healthy tea? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Top 10 Home Remedies to Lighten your Skin

October 3, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t like to have a flawless, lighter and younger looking skin? But due to stress, pollution, unhealthy poor diet, environmental irritants, aging, prolonged exposure to the sun, dry skin, usage of harsh chemical based cosmetic products, certain skin related medical problems, poor lifestyle habits, etc. will increase the melanin content and thereby make your skin gets dark, pigmented and blemished.

In the commercial skin care products, there are some harmful chemicals like paraben, BHA, lanolin, and BHT that provide an instant glow to your skin quickly but will definitely harm your skin in the longer run. So, don’t rush for a commercial chemical based skin whitening products which are available in the market.

The Mother Nature has provided so many natural ingredients to enhance our beauty. So, use the natural remedies to lighten your skin without any side effects or damage on your skin and in a cost-effective manner.

The general skin care routine for maintaining a healthy and glowing skin is to cleansing (remove dust, oil and other impurities from the skin), exfoliation (that scrub off the accumulated dead skin), toning (tone up the skin to shrink open large pores), Mask (this reenergize and rejuvenate the skin), moisturizing (lock the moisture and nourish your skin).

So, here in this article, we are providing you some of the best natural ingredients that perform the above-mentioned skin care routine and thereby lightens your skin to make it beautiful and glowing.

Home Remedies to Lighten your Skin Naturally:

Have a look at these natural remedies to brighten and lighten your complexion by controlling the melanin production in the body. Let’s get started…

Remedy – 1: (Yogurt)

Yogurt is considered as a by-product of milk that exhibits many essential nutrients required for the skin. It contains lactic acid which in turn helps to exhibit bleaching and exfoliating properties to lighten your skin. Here yogurt acts as a skin cleanser.

Regular usage of yogurt will remove the excess oil, grime and other impurities from the deep layers of the skin to lighten the skin.

Take some plain unflavored yogurt and spread it on the skin where you’re experiencing dark or dull skin.
Massage gently for few minutes and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin.
Repeat the same process for once or twice daily till your skin gets lightened.
For best and quick results, add some honey or lemon juice with oatmeal to this yogurt before application and stir it to apply all over the skin.

Remedy – 2: (Oranges)

The rich content of vitamin C and bleaching properties in oranges will help to lighten your skin tone. In a study, it is proved that regular consumption of fresh orange juice will improve the overall texture of the skin and keep the skin healthy.

Here are few ways of using orange for lightening your skin.

Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice. Stir well and apply this mix on the clean face and neck at night before bedtime. Wait for 20 – 30 minutes and rinse your skin with water. You can also apply this mix on the hands and legs. Do it once daily to get rid of the dark skin.
Dry some orange peels and powder it. Take 1 tablespoon of powdered peeled powder with 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt to make a fine paste. Slather this paste on the skin as a mask where you’ve dark and dull skin. Wait for 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water to lighten the spots and marks on the skin. Do it once or twice daily.

Remedy – 3: (Sugar)

The fine texture of sugar will make it as an excellent exfoliating agent the clears dead cells and encourage the growth of new skin cells. It removes the cells which are damaged by the sun and also enhance the collagen production by improving blood circulation.

Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey in 3 tablespoons of sugar (prefer brown sugar) in a bowl.
Stir well to make a thick scrub paste and apply it as a layer on the skin.
Then start massaging gently in circular motions for few minutes.
Let it sit for another few minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
Continue doing the same process for twice a week on regular basis to enjoy healthy and glowing skin.

Note: Or simply mix olive oil or coconut oil or essential oils, oatmeal, chocolate or any fruit pulp with this sugar mix and use it as your scrub.

Remedy – 4: (Gram Flour)

Gram flour acts as an excellent exfoliating agent that clears dead skin, excess oil and other impurities on the skin and also encourages the production of new skin cells. It effectively tightens your skin and thereby removes fine lines and wrinkles on the skin.

Mix enough water (or rose water or raw milk or lemon juice) in 3 teaspoons of gram flour until it forms a thick paste.
Apply it on the skin and massage gently (like a scrub) for few minutes.
Leave it for few minutes and rinse off with water.
Dry your skin and continue doing the same process for 2 – 3 times a week on regular basis.
For best results, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in this Gramflour mix before application.

Remedy – 5: (Lemons)

The vitamin C and acidic nature of lemon will make it work as a natural bleaching agent that encourages your new cell growth and also antioxidants in it help to fight against the free radicals and enhance your skin complexion.

Here are few ways of using lemon to lighten your skin.

Take a cotton ball and dip it in a bowl of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Apply it directly on the face and skin (or rub the lemon piece directly on the skin). Wait for few minutes and rinse your skin with water. Continue this application regularly to lighten your skin complexion and to prevent the formation of scars on the skin.
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice until it forms a fine paste. Apply it on the skin where you’ve dark or dullness. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse your skin with lukewarm water. Repeat the same process for once daily.
Add 1 teaspoon each of powdered milk, raw honey, and fresh lemon juice together in a bowl. Stir to make a fine paste and slather it on the dark skin. Rinse it off with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Dry your skin and continue doing it for once daily or once in every other day. For best results, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond oil to this lemon mix and apply it on the skin.

Note: Make sure that not to apply this lemon juice on the open wounds or sensitive skin, as it causes irritation and burning sensation on the skin.

Remedy – 6: (Aloe Vera Gel)

The rich content of water, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, etc. will help to hydrate the skin, reduces pigmentation by slowing down the melanin production and moisturizes your skin.

Take an aloe vera leaf and cut it to extract its gel.
Apply this fresh aloe vera gel on the face, neck, and hands.
Massage gently for few minutes and wash it off with water after 30 minutes.
Continue this process for twice daily to lighten your skin.

Note: Pineapple also helps to lighten your dark skin with its enzymes and vitamin C content. So, grind some pineapple chunks to make a paste and add few drops of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in it. Stir well and apply it on the skin as a mask and rinse off few minutes.

Remedy – 7: (Papaya)

Papaya is an excellent fruit for the skin care, as it not only lightens your skin complexion with its bleaching property but also provides your skin with all essential nutrients that prevent skin from sagging and thereby makes your skin glow naturally.

Here are few ways of using papaya as a fruit mask to enhance your natural beauty.

Take few pieces of papaya (ripe) and blend it to make a fine paste. Apply it on the skin as a mask and wait for 20 – 25 minutes. After it gets dried, rinse your skin with water and pat dry. To grab extra benefits, you can add honey, rice flour, gram flour or oatmeal to this papaya before application.
Papaya has a cleansing property that cleanses your skin to clear impurities acting as a shade to your beauty. So, consume papaya as a fruit to enhance your inner beauty.
Take a ripe papaya and mash it to make a paste and add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to it. Stir well and use it to massage it all over the face and neck. Wait for 30 minutes and rinse with cold water. Repeat the same process for once a week on the regular basis till you observe results.

Note: You can also use other fruits like pineapple, strawberry, avocado, apples, kiwi, banana and other berries other than papaya to enhance your natural skin glow.

Remedy – 8: (Milk)

Milk acts as a wonderful cleanser that makes your skin smooth and radiant and also suitable for all skin types. It contains fat-soluble enzymes lipase that clears the oil-soluble impurities and protein-based impurities from the skin.

Here are few ways of using raw milk to enhance your natural skin glow.

Soak a cotton ball in a bowl filled with raw milk and wring out to remove the excess milk. Use this ball to wipe out the skin and let it sit for few minutes until it dries. Wash the skin with lukewarm water and dry it. Do the same for twice daily.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 teaspoon of milk cream until it forms a thick paste. Apply it on the skin and wait for few minutes until it dries. Then rinse your skin with lukewarm water and repeat the same application regularly for skin whitening.
Simply grind oatmeal into a powder and mix with enough milk (or yogurt or buttermilk or fruit pulp) to make a fine paste and use it massage your skin for few minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water followed by cold water. Do it 2 – 3 times a week regularly.
Rice flour acts as a sunscreen and protects your skin from harmful sun’s UV rays. Mix few drops of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of milk in 2 tablespoons of rice flour till it forms a thick paste. Spread it on the clean face, neck, legs, and hands. Rinse off with water after 20 minutes and repeat it regularly.

Remedy – 9: (Cucumber)

Cucumber acts as a toner that removes the leftover bits of dirt and oil from the skin. The astringent property of cucumber will shrink your open pores and hydrates your skin.

Here are few ways of using cucumber to bind your collagen and makes your skin firm and shine with an even tone.

Grate cucumber and extract its juice. Apply this fresh cucumber juice on the skin and leave it to dry naturally. Wash the cucumber applied areas with water and repeat it twice daily.
Chop cucumber into slices and place it directly on the dark areas of the skin. Let it sit for about few minutes and remove them. Rinse off with lukewarm water and continue it for twice daily.
Mix 1 teaspoon each of fresh cucumber juice and fresh lemon juice and apply it on the face and neck. Let it sit for 15 – 20 minutes or till it dries completely. Rinse with water and repeat it once daily.

Remedy – 10: (Shea Butter)

Shea butter has fatty acids and natural vitamins that help to nourish and moisturize your dry skin and also protect it from external irritants by forming a protective layer on the skin.

Take a small amount of shea butter and apply it all over the skin.
Massage gently all over the skin and leave it for few hours or overnight.
Repeat it regularly to nourish and moisturize your skin and thereby enhance your natural beauty.

Note: Or simply apply cocoa butter or natural oils on the skin and massage gently for few minutes. Leave it for few hours to overnight and rinse off with water. Repeat it daily to get rid of the dark and dull skin.

Other Successful Remedies:

Both baking soda and activated charcoal act as excellent cleansers that help to remove the dust, oil grimes, dirt, toxins and other impurities in the skin pores. Mix few drops of water in activated charcoal or baking to make a fine paste. Apply it on the skin and rinse off with lukewarm water after 5 – 10 minutes. Do it regularly to enjoy a healthy and glowing skin.
Sea salt or Epsom salt or kosher salt exfoliates your skin to remove the dead skin cells, toxins and other impurities along with controls the sebum production with its grainy texture. Mix 5 drops of essential oil and 1/2 cup of almond oil in 1 cup of salt. Stir and store it in an airtight container. Apply this mix to scrub your skin while taking bath and rinse with water. Dry your skin and do it twice a week regularly.
Coffee is an excellent exfoliating agent that reduces cellulite temporarily by improving blood circulation and soothes your skin. Mix 1/2 teaspoon each of melted coconut oil and finely ground coffee beans until it forms a fine scrub paste. Spread it on the skin and massage gently for few minutes. Rinse off your skin with warm water and then cold water. Do it 2 – 3 times a week until you get relief from the darkness.
Also, apply witch hazel and rose water (acts as toners) by simply applying it to the affected skin areas by using a cotton ball. Leave it till it dries completely on the skin and rinse off with water.

Tips and Precautions:

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush out the harmful toxins from the skin.
Consume foods that are rich in vitamin C, magnesium, omega fatty acids, flavonoids, etc. that help to lighten your skin and clean the pores.
Intake of certain foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, beetroots, soybeans, leafy greens, dark chocolates and other foods which are yellow or red in color to prevent the attack of free radicals and to glow inside.
Avoid the intake of oily, junk or fried foods, as they exhibit negative impact on the health and thereby increases your skin problems.
Regularly apply sunscreen lotion before stepping out to prevent the damage caused by sun’s harmful rays.
Rinse your skin at night before bedtime to remove the makeup and also to close the skin pores to prevent skin problems.
Always choose natural creams, lotions, and other skin care products which are free from harsh chemicals or contains less chemicals.
Be gentle on your skin and use natural product based soaps, lotions, creams, face washes, etc.
Exercise regularly, sleep for 7 hours and perform yoga and meditation to get rid of stress and thereby to enhance your natural glow.

Hope you find this article useful and do you know any other successful natural remedies for skin lightening? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

15 Best Benefits of Turmeric Milk

September 25, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Turmeric is a golden yellow spice that widely used in most of the Asian countries not only to add flavor to the dishes but also helps to treat many skin or health problems as an Ayurvedic medicine. It belongs to a ginger family that exhibits various skin, hair and health benefits with its antioxidant, antibiotic, antimicrobial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric milk (or golden milk) is an excellent option to include turmeric in your daily diet which is prepared by an infusion of either fresh turmeric root or the dry turmeric powder in warm milk. Do you know that most of the Indians use this turmeric as a tonic for treating several health problems and also for general health?

Turmeric milk is an easy to prepare process and a tasty beverage that makes you energized and protects you from harmful microorganisms and dangerous environmental toxins. Want to know more about its health benefits in detail then go through this article.

Benefits of Turmeric Milk:

Turmeric is a spice/herb is used as a health tonic (with little bitter taste) while suffering from sickness or anxiety or tiredness to get rid of the problem. We all know that milk has a rich source of calcium and the inclusion of these two natural ingredients in your diet will definitely help you to grab many health and beauty benefits.

Let’s get started…

1. Respiratory Illness:

Turmeric milk exhibits antibiotic and antimicrobial properties that fight many microbes causing bacterial or viral infection in the body. It effectively clears the illness related to the respiratory system. It heats up the body and clears mucus causing congestion and sinusitis and thereby clears the nasal passage and cures asthma and bronchitis.

2. Cancer:

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of raw turmeric will help to prevent cancer cells from damaging the DNA and thereby prevent the growth of skin, lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers. It is also effective in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy. So, drink turmeric milk for once daily to strengthen your immune system, prevent malignant growths and stop their growth to get relief from cancer.

3. Arthritis:

The curcumin in turmeric milk exhibits the anti-inflammatory property that helps to inhibit the action of inflammatory enzymes (COX & LOX). It is proved in many clinical trials that turmeric acts as an anti-arthritic agent. Turmeric treats rheumatoid arthritis and increases the flexibility of your joints and muscles.

The antioxidant property of turmeric will effectively reduce the oxidative stress, pain and prevents arthritis from getting severe. The usage of turmeric will also combat the infection in arthritis that caused due to Candida and Aspergillus micro-organisms. It prevents auto-immune disorders by restricting the immune T cells and thereby reduces the swelling from spreading by acting as a natural aspirin.

4. For Cough and Cold:

Most people experience an effective relief from cold and cough after drinking this turmeric milk. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties that give you quick relief from the bacterial or viral action on the respiratory system.

The warm milk will increase the mucus production, loosen up the mucous by flushing out the microbes and gives relief from cold and the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric will soothe the irritated throat. So, to beat this stubborn cold and cough, drink turmeric milk once daily, preferably at night before bedtime.

5. Builds Immunity:

This tonic will help to improve your general immunity to treat a host of diseases, especially in cold or flu seasons, with its antiviral property. If you’re one among those people who are more prone to get these infectious diseases then try to make a simple habit of drinking 1 cup of turmeric milk in the morning on an empty stomach (or) at night before bedtime.

We all know that children or people using public transport or swimmers are more prone to get these infections. So, have a glass of turmeric milk regularly to promote their health.

6. Clears Digestive Problems:

This culinary spice is very effective in tackling most of the digestive disorders. It helps to improve digestion, relieves bloating and gas and prevents heartburn attacks that result from gastric reflux. The intake of turmeric milk will increase the flow of bile and treats your indigestion and loss of appetite when taken this milk once daily.

It removes worms and treats gastrointestinal infections and relieves intestinal parasites, especially in children. So, turmeric milk comes to the rescue in treating your digestive problems.

7. Acts as a Liver Tonic:

Many studies have stated that curcumin in turmeric will help to prevent and reverse the liver disorders like fatty liver or liver cirrhosis. We all know that liver works constantly in processing the chemical substances (chemical additives in foods, environmental pollutants, drugs for any health problems, etc.) which enters into the body.

The detoxifying action and hepatoprotective of turmeric will help to reduce the injuries to liver tissues and also increases the production of bile to remove these biliary obstructions.

8. Blood Purifier:

In general, our body deals with many harmful toxins which may enter into the blood through food, drinks or respiratory tract. They may damage the blood vessels and thereby the tissues where this contaminated blood reach.

Do you know that the toxins in the blood are the major underlying causes for many abnormal skin problems and other disorders? The intake of turmeric milk will help to remove the impurities and toxins effectively from the blood by enhancing the liver functionality. So, drink turmeric milk to flush out toxins through urine with its diuretic effects.

9. Provide Clear Skin:

Most of the Asian women will include turmeric in their skincare regimen to enhance their beauty and to reduce their spots and scars on the skin. So, use turmeric as an external beauty aid that effectively removes fine lines and other premature aging signs, lightens scars, clears acne and finally makes your skin smooth.

Internal usage will make your skin clear from rosacea, dark spots and other skin eruptions. It also detoxifies your skin and soothes it from eczema flare-ups and its symptoms.

10. Relieves Autoimmune Diseases:

Autoimmune diseases result from the faulty action of our immune system, which protects us from the external foreign agents such as toxic substances and pathogenic microbes but for some unexplained reasons, our immune system will turn to attack own tissues and organs.

Some autoimmune disorders include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, scleroderma, etc. However, there is not perfect medicine to cure these disorders why because the exact cause is not identified. Some people rely on herbal treatment to get relief from their problems and turmeric scores high in this regard. So, drink turmeric milk to prevent autoimmune disorders and to stimulate proper functioning of immune system.

11. Best Remedy for Headache:

Turmeric increases the flow of mucus and also lightens its texture to promote sinus drainage. Turmeric milk exhibits blood thinning effect that effectively treats headaches that are caused due to stress or sinus congestion, as it improves the blood circulation and thereby heals your problem.

12. Reproductive Health of Women:

The mild phytoestrogen property of turmeric will helps to promote the reproductive system of women and thereby increases their fertility to make them overcome the trouble of conceiving due to their hormonal imbalances. So, women suffering from painful periods will find relief after drinking turmeric milk during the week of their period time.

The pain associated with periods and postmenopausal symptoms will be reduced by the usage of turmeric or drinking turmeric milk why because it stimulates the uterine to promote the free flow of menstrual discharge. But be sure to consult your doctor before taking turmeric when you’re pregnant.

13. Aids in Sound Sleep:

Drinking warm turmeric milk at night before bedtime will help you to get rid of sleeplessness or insomnia by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain. This neurotransmitter aids in a calming mood, relaxation, and sleepiness.

The combination of turmeric and milk will elevate the insulin levels in the blood, which in turn raises the intake of competing amino acids into body tissues. Drinking this turmeric milk will increase the production of serotonin that makes you induce sleep to get rid of insomnia.

14. Prevents Premature Aging:

The antioxidant-rich content of turmeric will fight against the free radicals and tighten your skin by enhancing the collagen production and skin’s elasticity. It also induces sound sleep which in turn helps you in preventing the premature aging signs like wrinkles, crow’s feet, fine lines, etc.

15. Bone Health:

Both turmeric and milk have a rich source of calcium that helps to keep your bones healthy and strong. Regular intake will definitely help you in lowering the bone loss and thereby osteoporosis. It also relieves your joint pains.

How to Prepare Turmeric Milk:

In general, we prepare turmeric milk with full-fat milk for proper absorption of turmeric constituents but you can use skimmed milk. For children, sweeten the milk with sugar and for adults, spice it with a pinch of crushed black pepper why because the piperine in this pepper will increase the bioavailability of curcumin.

Recipe – 1: (Turmeric Milk with Turmeric Powder)

Pour 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of water in a pan placed over low heat.
Stir well by adding 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in it.
Bring this mix to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes till the quantity of milk reduced to 1 cup.
Now turn off the heat and crush 2 – 3 black peppercorns to add it in warm milk.
Stir and drink this hot or warm milk regularly for best results.

Recipe – 2: (Turmeric Milk with Fresh Turmeric Root)

First of all, take 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric and crush or grate it properly.
Now add this turmeric root, 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of water in a small pot.
Place it on the heat and bring it to a boil.
Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
Add 2 – 3 crushed black peppercorns in this mix and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Strain this milk and drink it warm to get rid of many health problems and to grab many health benefits for a healthy living.

Recipe – 3: (Quick Fix)

This recipe is for those who’ve hard pressed for time and has to follow this recipe on some occasions.

Put 1 teaspoon of butter (or coconut oil) in a small pan and mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it.
Stir well by placing it over the low heat until the fat melts completely.
Remove it from heat and mix it in 1 cup of warm milk.
Drink it to get complete relief from these health issues.

Recipe – 4: (Basic Recipe)

Mix 1/2 – 1 inch piece of turmeric in 8 ounces of milk.
Boil it for few minutes and strain this milk.
Drink the turmeric milk after cooling it for few minutes.
This recipe will help to soothe the inflammation, diarrhea, fights free radicals and strengthens your bones if you drink it regularly.

Recipe – 5: (Turmeric Milk for Sore Throats and Cough)

This turmeric milk recipe will soothe your aching throat, fever, and cough and thereby makes you sleep well in night to improve the symptoms by morning.

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger in 1/4 cup of water.
Stir well and pour 1 cup of milk over it and place it on the stove or microwave.
Let it heat for few minutes till the milk boils for few minutes.
Then add honey or sugar or any sweetener and stir well.
Heat it for another few minutes and strain the mix to drink it hot.
Regular intake will help you a lot in getting rid of cold, cough and sore throats.

Note: Or as per your taste, you can add few crushed black peppercorns or cardamom pods or pinch of saffron to this turmeric milk.

Recipe – 6: (Turmeric Golden Milk)

Here we have to prepare a turmeric paste with good quality organic turmeric powder and you can store this paste for a month in the refrigerator.

Mix 1/4 cup of turmeric powder in 1/2 cup of water till it forms a fine paste.
Place this mix over a medium flame for a minimum of 7 minutes until it forms a thick paste.
If this mix gets too dry then add a little more water to this mix and let it cool down for few minutes.
Then place this turmeric paste in a glass container and refrigerate it.
Now to prepare this turmeric milk, you have to take 1 teaspoon of turmeric paste and mix it in 1 cup of pure milk (either soy milk or cow or coconut or goat or almond milk).
Let it boil for few minutes and stir by adding some maple syrup or honey.
Regular intake will help you in grabbing all these health benefits and makes you strong and healthy.

Read More on How to Identify Organic Turmeric for Best Results

Precautions:

The anti-inflammatory property of turmeric may contribute to stomach ulcers and causes uterine wall contractions. So, pregnant women should avoid the usage of turmeric unless and until it is advised by their doctors.
It acts as a blood thinner, so people who are planning for surgery should not take turmeric in any form (food or drink or supplements) before a couple of weeks for surgery.
Remember that turmeric may react with diabetic medications and certain medications used to treat stomach acid. It interacts with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). So, consult your doctor before the intake of turmeric milk.
Some people may find allergic reactions like mild and itchy rashes after drinking turmeric milk. So, check it before consuming turmeric. Also, if you’re lactose intolerance then choose almond milk or coconut milk instead of normal milk.
Anything in excess is not good for health and it comes true in this case of turmeric milk. So, avoid the overdose, as it results in diarrhea, liver disorders, heartburn, nausea, indigestion, gallbladder contractions, alopecia, internal bleeding, low blood pressure, disturbance in menstrual cycles, etc.

These are some of the benefits of turmeric milk. Do you know any other benefits of drinking turmeric milk? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

5 Best Face Masks for Dry Skin

September 21, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Everyone (especially women) dreams to have a glowing skin but there are several problems like acne, blackheads, pimples, oily skin, whiteheads, scars, dry skin, certain skin problems, etc. will make your skin look aged, dull and damaged.

Dry skin is one major skin problem that makes your skin rough and dried very soon. Are you one among those people suffering from dry skin? Are you tired of spending a lot of time and money on beauty spas or salons for treating your dry skin but not getting effective long lasting results?

Then you are at the right place where you can find the best homemade face masks for treating your dry skin naturally. Before going into the face masks recipes, we will know the causes of dry skin. Environmental pollutants, stress, dry air, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, aging, excessive bathing, usage of harsh chemical based products, etc. are some causes for dry skin.

Using moisturizing lotions or creams constantly is not a possible thing due to some work pressures. However, there are many natural ways to deal with dry skin but do you know that face and hands are more prone to this dryness rather than other body parts.

So, have a look at the best face masks for dry skin that not only moisturizes the skin but also makes it smooth and glowing.

Homemade Face Mask for Dry Skin:

DIY face masks for dry skin will help you in clearing dry, chapped and rough skin with the natural ingredients without any side effects and at a low cost.

Let’s get started…

Remedy – 1: (Papaya and Strawberry)

Papaya is an amazing remedy used to moisturize your dry skin with its rich content of vitamin A and papain enzyme that helps to get rid of dead cells. Strawberries are filled with salicylic acid, vitamin C, aspartic acid, alpha hydroxyl acids, fiber, ellagic acid, folate, etc. that help you to get rid of many skin problems, including dry skin.

This combination will rejuvenate and hydrate the skin to prevent the dry skin. Here is a detailed process of applying this face mask for dry skin.

Mash 2 ripe papaya and 2 large strawberries in a bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of raw honey, 1 cooked peach and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal in that bowl.
Mix all these ingredients until it forms a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on your face as a mask and wait for 10 – 15 minutes.
Finally, rinse your face with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
Dry your skin and apply a natural moisturizer to prevent the dryness and keep your skin hydrated and well moisturized.
Repeat the same process regularly to get rid of dry skin.

Remedy – 2: (Honey)

Honey is a best natural moisturizer that packed with humectant, antioxidant, antimicrobial and skin soothing properties that help you a lot in dealing with dry skin. Regular usage of honey not only moisturizes and smoothen your skin but also enhance your natural glow.

Here are some best honey based face masks for dry skin, which you have to follow them regularly to get rid of dry skin.

With Coffee – Coffee exfoliates the skin to make it soft and restore its moisture. Mix 2 tablespoons each of ground coffee and cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of honey in 3 tablespoons of milk to make a paste. Stir and spread it on all over your face. Rinse off after 30 – 40 minutes with water.
With Butter – The fatty acids and vitamin A in butter help to moisturize the skin and enhance collagen production. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of raw honey in 1 tablespoon of soft butter. Combine well and spread this creamy mix on the face as a thin layer and remove it after 20 – 30 minutes by using a warm wet cloth.
With Epsom Salt – The magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt will moisturize your skin. Simply stir equal quantities (2 tablespoons) of raw honey and Epsom salt in a bowl. Gently apply this mix on the clean face and wait for 30 – 45 minutes to rinse it off. Dry your skin and apply moisturizer.
With Oatmeal – This face mask will make your skin look supple and smoother without getting dry. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of oatmeal in 1 teaspoon of raw honey and strawberry pulp to make a paste. Spread it evenly on the face and rinse with plain water after 10 – 15 minutes.
With Banana – Banana has essential vitamins and potassium that moisturizes your skin. Mash a banana and warm 1 tablespoon of honey. Then add 1 tablespoon each of oatmeal flour and heavy cream in this mix. Now add some spring water to thin the paste and apply it on the clear face (except eyes) and lie down. Rinse with warm and cold water after 15 minutes. Dry and moisturize your skin.
With Egg White – Egg is a natural source of proteins and this combination will moisturize your skin well. Add 1 teaspoon each of raw honey and sunflower oil in 1 egg white. Stir and spread it on the face. Let it sit for 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. You can also use egg yolk instead of white.
With Yogurt – Yogurt smoothes and moisturizes the skin with its excellent moisturizing properties. Stir 1 mashed ripe banana and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in 1/2 cup of plain yogurt. Mix and spread on the face and leave for 20 minutes till it dries. Finally, rinse with warm water and dry your skin gently.

Remedy – 3: (Natural Oils)

There are many natural oils that widely used from ancient days to moisturize the skin and to prevent dry or rough patches on the skin. Have a look at some best natural oils that deals with your dry skin.

Here are some ways on how to use oils for dry skin.

Coconut Oil – Coconut Oil penetrates deep into the skin and moisturizes the skin with its essential fatty acids. It repairs and rejuvenates the skin with its rich content of vitamin E and other nutrients. Stir 1 inch of a mashed banana (ripe) and 3 drops of frankincense oil in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil by using a spoon or fork. Spread it on the clean face and rinse with water after 20 minutes. Dry and moisturize.
Baby Oil – Both baby oil and mayonnaise is excellent moisturizers that prevent the body from becoming dry or cracked. Mix 1 teaspoon of baby oil in 2 tablespoons of real mayonnaise and spread this paste on the clean face, neck, knees or rough elbows. Wait for 20 minutes to rinse it off thoroughly with tepid water. Dry the skin and repeat it regularly.
Vitamin E Oil – This oil is essential for maintaining proper skin care. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal and content of vitamin E capsule in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and stir well. Spread this hydrating mask on the clean damp face for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse and dry your skin to apply a natural moisturizer (or) spread a mix prepared by stirring few drops of vitamin E oil in 1/2 a ripe banana on the cleansed face and rinse with water after 20 – 25 minutes.
Apricot Oil – This face mask uses clay powder, corn flour and wheat germ along with oils that help you in the moisturizing dry skin by exfoliating the dead skin. Stir 1 tablespoon each of clay powder, apricot oil, corn flour, oil and wheat germ in a bowl. Add some water to become thin and apply it on the dry skin using a brush. Rinse with warm water followed by cold water after15 – 20 minutes. Apply moisturizer.
Almond Oil & Macadamia Nut Oil – Macadamia nut oil contains palmitoleic acid that has antioxidant to support healthy cell membranes, hydrate the skin and moisturizes it. Separate an egg yolk and mix 1 tablespoon each of plain yogurt and organic honey (warm it), 1/2 teaspoon each of macadamia nut oil and almond oil in 1/4 cup of cooked oatmeal to make a smooth creamy mix. Spread it on the clean face and neck using a mask brush and rinse with cold water after 10 minutes. Dry and apply moisturizer.
Olive Oil with Apricot – This oil has full of nutrients and exhibit natural humectant that moisturizes the skin to prevent dryness. Mash few apricots and warm some extra virgin olive oil. Stir together and apply it on the face by using fingertips. Massage gently and rinse off with warm water and cold water after a couple of minutes. Dry it and apply moisturizer. Or replace apricot with avocado, ripe banana or peach.
Olive Oil with Honey – It exhibits vitamins (K & E), antioxidants, antimicrobial and skin soothing properties that help you in treating dry skin and aging signs. Mix 1 teaspoon of olive oil in 1 tablespoon each of yogurt, raw honey and oat bran. Stir well and smear this paste on clean face and rinse with water after it dries completely. Store the remaining mix and use it regularly.

Remedy – 4: (Avocado)

Avocado has an excellent moisturizing property that filled with fatty acids, vitamins (A, C & E), minerals and antioxidants that not only repairs the dry or damaged skin but also maintains or restores the silky smooth skin. It moisturizes and nourishes your skin to keep it well hydrated.

Here are few ways of using avocado for treating dry skin.

Mash 1/2 ripe avocado and mix it with 1/4 cup of raw honey. Stir and apply it to the face with gentle massage. Wait for 10 – 15 minutes and rinse with a cool washcloth. Do it 2 – 3 times a week regularly.
Mash 1 avocado into a smooth paste. Apply it on all over the skin where you suffer from dryness. Let it settle for about 10 – 15 minutes and rinse the skin with cold water. Repeat it once daily until you get complete relief from dry skin.
Chamomile oil repairs and regenerates the skin. Watermelon hydrates and boosts collagen production. Peel and cut 1/2 an avocado into pieces and warm 1 tablespoon of honey in a double boiler. Mix some watermelon slices, avocado pieces, 1/2 teaspoon of chamomile oil, orange juice and olive oil in a blender. Blend all this into a fine paste and apply it on the face and rinse with warm water after 30 – 35 minutes.
The combination of aloe vera and avocado helps to hydrate, moisturize and soften the rough and dry skin. Mash 1/2 ripe avocado and also warm 1 tablespoon of honey. Then mix 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, warmed honey, 1 teaspoon of almond oil (or coconut oil) and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in mashed avocado. Stir to make a thick paste and spread it on the dry skin. Rinse with lukewarm water after 15 minutes and apply moisturizer.

Remedy – 5: (Aloe Vera and Cucumber)

This is another excellent combination that widely used to treat dry skin with its great moisturizing property. They not only hydrate or moisturize your skin but also promote elasticity. Both have a rich source of water and other essential nutrients that help to deal with dry skin.

Peel and remove the seeds of 1/2 a cucumber and cut it into different pieces.
Soak these cucumber pieces in enough aloe vera gel for few minutes.
Then blend them into a paste to apply it on the face and neck by using your clean fingertips.
Leave it for 30 – 45 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
Dry your skin with a soft towel and repeat the same process daily to get rid of dry skin.

Note: Also, mix some coconut oil and shea butter in fresh aloe vera gel and apply it on the face. Rinse with lukewarm water followed with cold water after 15 minutes. Dry the skin and apply moisturizer.

Tips and Precautions:

You can also use other natural remedies like mashed grapes, coconut milk, lemon juice and sugar scrub, brewer’s yeast with honey and hot milk, egg yolk with mango and butter, oatmeal, raw milk, brown sugar with olive oil, mashed banana paste, water diluted apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, etc. on the skin to prevent dryness.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and well nourished. Consume a healthy diet that helps your body to stay hydrated from inside the body.
Always remember that the usage of these face masks will not give instant relief but they give long lasting natural results in dealing with dry skin.
Consult your doctor if you’re suffering from over skin dryness, as it can be a sign of any health or skin problems.
Apply natural moisturizers at night before bedtime to grab maximum results of keeping your skin well moisturized.
Protect your skin from external environmental factors like excessive exposure to sun rays, dry air, pollution, etc.
Avoid taking bath with warm water regularly, sleep for 7 hours a day and perform yoga or meditation for getting rid of stress and thereby dry skin (or other skin problems).

Hope you’ll try these natural face masks for treating your dry skin. Do you know any other natural face masks for dry skin? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

The Best Anti-aging Essential Oils

September 15, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Aging is a natural process faced by many people, as you age you can see Fine lines and wrinkles on your skin. Due to unhealthy diet, air pollution and dehydration your skin problems and dryness will increase when your clock is ticking. Especially in women due to hormonal changes skin will lose its elasticity and firmness. To avoid this premature aging and look younger women start using endless beauty products flooded on internet which is expensive and harmful. But the good thing there is some natural essential oils to treat anti aging, which is one of the best options to make your skin look ageless.

Are Essential Oils Good For Anti Aging

Essential oils are safe and good these are alternative for beauty products, which are extracted from different parts of the tree, or plants, which offers many healthy and beauty benefits for skin, hair and body. One of the skin benefits is delivers nutrients without clogging the skin pores and stimulates the collagen production to delay the aging signs.

The antioxidants, aromatic and therapeutic properties in essential oils help to kill the bacteria, virus and fungi on your skin. But when you use high quality and pure essential oils it will balance your skin and helps to treat wrinkles, fine lines, oily skin and aging.

What Are The Essential Oils For Anti – Aging

Here is a list of essential oils with step by step process, which will helps you to treat anti aging and make your skin look youthful.

Oil – 1: (Lavender Essential Oil)

Lavender oil one the most effective oil to treat skin. It is high in antioxidant content which will reduce the premature aging of the skin and helps to fight free radicals which damage your skin.

The antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties in lavender oil will helps to delay the aging signs like age spots, sun spots, wrinkles, fine lines and regenerate your skin.

Ingredients

Lavender oil – 10 drops
Coconut oil – 4 tablespoons
Tiny bowl
Dark glass bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take a tiny bowl with coconut oil and add lavender oil in it.
Stir well to mix it properly.
Now pour this mixed solution in a dark glass bottle.
Apply it on face and neck then massage thoroughly for few minutes to promote proper blood circulation.
Follow the same process regularly to get relief from premature aging.

Note: Or mix 1 drop each of lavender oil and lemon oil and 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil in 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil and apply it around the eye area as a soothing eye serum. But be careful that it should not get into the eyes.

Oil – 2: Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium oil is the best oil it fights with the signs of aging and make your skin look ageless. It exhibits the natural astringent property that tightens your skin pores, regulating sebum and tones & firms the aging skin.

It improves blood circulation and the antioxidant and anti microbial properties in geranium oil makes your skin looks always youthful, fresh and clean

Ingredients

Geranium oil – 10 drops
Bath tub – Lukewarm water

Steps To Be Followed

Fill your bath tub with lukewarm water and pour geranium oil in it.
Mix it well.
Soak your body in bath tub for 10 minutes.
By this you can protect your skin from dark spots or age spots.
Repeat the same process regularly to get rid of premature aging.

Note: Or simply mix 5 – 7 drops of geranium oil in 2 tablespoons of pure aloe vera gel. Stir and apply it on the skin where you are experiencing aging signs at night before bedtime. Leave for overnight and rinse your skin with water in the next morning. Do it regularly.

Oil – 3: Frankincense Essential Oil

The anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in frankincense oil will help to balance your skin’s pH and soothing of skin. Frankincense oil will help to prevent and manage the aging process.

Ingredients

Frankincense oil – 3 drops
Carrot seed oil – 4 drops
Jojoba oil – 7 tablespoons
Glass dropper bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take a glass dropper bottle pour frankincense oil, carrot seed oil and jojoba oil in it.
Stir it well to mix uniformly.
Apply this anti-wrinkle mix your clean face and neck thoroughly.
Repeat the same process twice a day for 10 days will help to stimulate the collagen production, delay the wrinkles and other premature aging signs.

Note: Or prepare an anti-aging facial serum by adding 9 drops each of geranium oil and cypress oil and 6 drops of frankincense oil in 3 tablespoons each of rosehip seed oil and sweet almond oil in a glass bottle. Stir and apply it on the skin and leave it.

Oil – 4: (Sandalwood Essential Oil)

Sandalwood is one of excellent oil makes your skin look radiant and youthful. The antioxidant and astringent properties in it makes your skin tighten and soothe damaged skin. It has sesquiterpene compounds that improve circulation and make your skin look young.

Ingredients

Sandalwood oil – 5 drops
Geranium oil – 3 drops
Almond oil – 2 tablespoons
Amber glass dropper bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take an amber glass dropper bottle add sandalwood oil, geranium oil and sweet almond oil in it.
Stir it well to mix equally.
Apply the mix on the face and neck.
Massage gently for few minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Repeat the same process daily to get better and for best results.

Note: You can grab the young looking skin by applying this face oil at night before bedtime and rinse the skin in the next morning.

Oil – 5: (Myrrh Essential Oil)

The anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties in myrrh essential oil will fight with free radicals and make your skin look beautiful and ageless. Also when you use myrrh essential oil regularly it will prevent the formation of wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Ingredients

Myrrh essential oil – 10 drops
Rosehip oil – 2 tablespoons
Blue glass bottle
Tiny bowl

Steps To Be Followed

Take a tiny bowl add myrrh essential oil and rosehip oil.
Stir it well and pour the mix in blue glass bottle.
Shake it well before using it.
Apply the mix on the face and under eyes also.
Massage gently for few minutes till the oil absorbed into the skin.
Leave it for few minutes to overnight.
Wash it off with water.
Repeat the same process daily to get relief from the anti aging.

Oil – 6: (Rose Essential Oil)

Rose oil is not only a popular for its flowery or romantic scent but also it promotes the blood circulation and heals many skin problems including premature aging signs. It helps a lot in maintaining proper skin’s elasticity by stopping the breakdown of collagen and thereby delays your aging signs.

Ingredients

Rose essential oil – 4 drops
Shea butter – 2 tablespoons
Tiny jar

Steps To Be Followed

Take a small jar, add rose oil and shea butter.
Stir it well to mix equally.
Spread enough mix on the skin where you’re suffering from premature aging signs.
Leave it for few minutes or overnight to get best results.
Apply this regularly to get rid of the aging signs and rejuvenate the skin.

Oil – 7: (Carrot Seed Essential Oil)

Carrot seed oil has rich content of nourishing minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants (carotenoids) that help you in protecting the skin from the harmful sun’s rays and thereby delays aging signs. It rejuvenates the skin to improve the skin tone and to prevent aging signs by tightening the skin and promotes cell regeneration.

Ingredients

Carrot seed oil – 5 to 7 drops
Lemon oil – 3 drops
Geranium oil – 3 to 5 drops
Apricot kernel oil – 1/2 cup
Small bowl
Glass dropper bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take a small add carrot seed oil, lemon essential oil, geranium oil and apricot kernel oil.
Stir it well to mix uniformly.
Pour this mix into a glass dropper bottle.
Apply this anti-aging serum on the clean face, neck and other aging signs at night before bedtime.
Leave for overnight.
Rinse it off in the morning.
Repeat the same process regularly to get the youthful and glowing skin.

Note: Or mix 3 drops of carrot seed oil and 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil in 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel and stir well. Spread this mix on the clean face and massage gently for few minutes. Do the application of this moisturizer to clear the aging signs and refresh your skin.

Oil – 8: Helichrysum Essential Oil

Helichrysum is one most effective essential oil in treating anti aging, the antioxidants in it will help you to look ageless and also reduce wrinkles on skin.

Ingredients

Helichrysum essential oil – 3 drops
Vitamin e oil – 1½ teaspoon
Black cumin seed oil – 1½ teaspoon
Argan oil – 1½ teaspoon
Coloured glass dropper bottle
Tiny bowl

Steps To Be Followed

Take a tiny bowl add helichrysum essential oil, black cumin seed oil, argan oil and vitamin e oil in it.
Stir it well and pour all the oils in dropper bottle.
Shake it well when you are using it.
Apply the mix on your face after cleaning it (Take only 5 to 6 drops)
Repeat the process regularly to get rid from anti aging.

Oil – 9: Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary sage essential oil makes your skin to look younger and beautiful. The astringent properties will reduce the large pores and make your skin look youthful and refreshed.

Ingredients

Clary sage essential oil – 1 drop
Geranium essential oil – 1 drop
Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
Dropper bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take a glass dropper bottle add clary sage essential, geranium oil and coconut oil in it.
Shake the bottle well to mix properly.
Apply the mix on your face.
Massage gently for few minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Repeat the same process regularly to get youthful skin and look beautiful.

Oil – 10: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang oil makes your skin smoothen and look youthful by reducing the stress signs on skin. Also the properties in it will helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the skin.

Ingredients

Ylang ylang essential oil – 3 to 4 drops
Promaganate seed oil – 3 teaspoons
Carrot seed oil – 1½ teaspoon
Dropper bottle

Steps To Be Followed

Take a dropper bottle add ylang ylang essential oil, Promaganate seed oil and carrot seed oil in it.
Shake the bottle well to mix properly.
Apply the mix on the face.
Massage gently for few minutes.
Wash it off with water.
Repeat the same process regularly to remove the wrinkles.

Oil – 11: Pomegranate Seed Oil

In ancient days, this pomegranate is considered as the bible foods that heal many health and beauty related problems, including premature aging & its signs. The pomegranate oil is dark red color oil that has bioflavonoids that protect the skin from harmful sun rays damage by acting as a natural sunscreen.

Ingredients

Pomegranate seed oil – 10 drops
Coconut oil – 4 tablespoons
Tiny bowl

Steps To Be Followed

Take a tiny bowl add pomegranate oil and coconut oil in it.
Stir it well to mix equally.
Apply it on the skin for few minutes.
Wash it off with water.
Repeat the same process regularly to reduce the aging signs.

Oil – 12: Homemade Anti-Aging Serum

The antioxidant, antimicrobial and moisturizing properties in this DIY homemade serum will help to hydrate your skin and prevent wrinkles.

Ingredients

jojoba oil – 1 teaspoon
Pomegranate oil – 1 teaspoon
Vitamin E oil – 1 teaspoon
Frankincense oil – 1 teaspoon
Serum jar

Steps To Be Followed

Take a serum jar add pomegranate oil, jojoba oil, frankincense oil and vitamin E oil in it.
Stir it well to mix properly.
Apply it on the skin where you’re experiencing aging signs.
Massage gently for few minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Repeat the process daily to relief from wrinkles and other aging signs.

Tips and Precautions:

Always remember that direct application of essential oils will cause irritation, itching, redness, and swelling. So, never apply it directly onto the skin but you can apply it by mixing with some carrier oil (like coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, rose hip oil, apricot kernel oil, cypress oil, etc.)
Use high-quality essential oils which are pure and safe for applying on your skin that won’t cause any side effects.
If you’re pregnant, use essential oils only after consulting the doctor.
If you are nursing or using any medications for health problems then make sure to consult your doctor before using it.
Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet (with all essential vitamins & minerals) to hydrate your body and stimulate the collagen production to delay the aging signs.
Quit smoking and stop the intake of alcoholic beverages to reduce the skin damage and aging signs.
Apply a light oil free moisturizer after every application of the essential oils and also at night before bedtime.
Enough sound sleep is one of the most powerful weapons that help the body to fight against the attack of free radicals, reduces your stress levels, rejuvenate and re-energize your skin cells to get rid of premature aging signs.
Before stepping outside in the sun then make sure to apply sunscreen lotion, to prevent the effect of harmful sun’s ray and to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other aging signs at an early age.
Try to do patch test before using essential oils, because for some people essential oils will cause itching and burning sensation on the skin.
Do yoga, meditation, deep breathing and exercises on daily basis for not only healthy but also for your beauty.
Rinse your face regularly at night before bedtime to remove the dirt, dead cells, and makeup and follow some skin care hygiene to maintain proper skin care elasticity and thereby to undergo a natural aging process.

Final Word:

Try to use any of the above remedies to prevent the premature aging of the skin and make your skin look more beautiful and younger. Let us know which essential oil you used in your anti-aging journey by sharing your experience with us in the below comments box.

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